Add-On Releases - Advanced Application Forms

THIS ADD-ON IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND IS NOT SUPPORTED

* General Information *
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This is an add-on that is designed for vBulletin 4.1.1 or later. It may not work on earlier versions of vBulletin.


Nominated twice for MOTM (October 2011, January 2012)


Features

• Unlimited Application Types*
• Unlimited Application Positions*
• Unlimited Questions*
• Different Application Positions for each Application Type
• Different Questions for each Application Position.
• Allow others to add/edit Application Types by permissions.
• Allow others to edit Positions/Questions by permissions.
• Edit Application Types, Positions and Questions in either ACP or from board.
• Show Multiple Application Types in Community Menu or direct link to them.
• Control Application Type access by Usergroup, Postcount
• Control Application Position access by Usergroup, Postcount
• Notification of an application via Forum Thread and/or Email and/or Private Message
• Specify Different Forums for Reports by Application Position.
• Define a default question set that can be included on all applications.
• Much, much more!

* Limited only if you are limited in database size and/or free disk space.


* INSTALLATION *
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1) Upload the contents of the 'upload' folder to your forum's root.
(If your forum's location is http://www.example.com/forums/, the root is /forums/)

2) Depending on your server configuration, you will need to change the permissions of the advappfiles folder to either 775 or 777

3) Import the product XML file (product-advapp.xml) into the Product Manager in AdminCP.

4) Take some time to set the options, application types and application postions in the new Application Forms area of AdminCP.
(It's really not that hard!)

5) Make sure this modification is marked as 'Installed' on vBulletin.org!
(If you want to get notices from me about updates for this modification.)

* UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS *
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1) Upload the contents of the 'upload' folder to your forum's root.
(If your forum's location is http://www.example.com/forums/, the root is /forums/)

2) Import the product XML file (product-advapp.xml) into the Product Manager in AdminCP and be sure "Allow Overwrite" is set to 'Yes'.

3) vB 4.2.x ONLY - Go to ACP->Settings->Options->Application Form Settings and set 'vB 4.2 Community Menu Update' to 'Yes'.

UPGRADING TO VERSION 1.3.8 or HiGHER
Depending on your server configuration, you will need to change the permissions of the advappfiles folder to either 775 or 777

If you have edited the advapp_application template, you need to revert the template before upgrading to 1.3.8 or higher.
Once the upgrade is complete, you can re-apply your changes to that template.


* History (Changelog) *
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1.4.7 (September 7, 2015)
- Fix Certain characters not being stored/displayed properly.

1.4.6 (January 2, 2014)
- Fix Certain non-english characters not being stored/displayed properly.

1.4.5 (October 11, 2013) (not released vB.org)
- Fix No thread status showing in new threads when Thread Status Pro version 1.0.3 is installed.

1.4.4 (August 5, 2013)
- Fix Change single MySQL call to vB database call for systems that don't play well with direct MySQL calls.

1.4.3 (July 15, 2013)
- Fix Extra tabs in first response line in email notificactions.

1.4.2 (June 18, 2013)
- Fix Applications still able to be submitted after member logs out when unusual usergroup settings are used.

1.4.1 (June 8, 2013)
- Fix regex error missing from query.

1.4.0 (June 4, 2013) (not released on vB.org)
- Fix community menu not updating properly with vB 4.2.1

1.3.9 (May 2, 2013)
- Fix thread starter not showing when new thread is created and using actual userid to post new thread.

1.3.8 (May 2, 2013) (not released on vB.org)
- Add file upload option to application questions.(Available from ACP ONLY)

1.3.7 (May 1, 2013)
- Add error field in question editor for validation failure.

1.3.6 (May 1, 2013) (not released on vB.org)
- Fix moderated threads not showing as moderated in ACP.
- Change regex validated fields are now optional if no error message is defined for the field.
- Change streamline code for displaying applications forms.

1.3.5 (April 29, 2013)
- Change question save routine to prevent misnumbering of question order.
- Add single line text answers now allow regular expression matching.(Editing regex available from ACP ONLY)
- Add flood check for new threads
- Add flood check for new posts.

1.3.4 (April 22, 2013) (not released on vB.org)
- Fix header/title phrase input on application type screen not showing properly on forum application screens.
- Fix several typographical errors in phrases.

1.3.3 (March 2, 2013)
- Fix database error if Thread Status Pro is not installed.
(NO NEED TO IMPORT XML IF YOU WERE RUNNING v1.3.2 JUST UPLOAD FILES TO YOUR SERVER)

1.3.2 (February 28, 2013) (not released on vB.org)
- Add support for default forum thread status from Thread Status PRO
(NO NEED TO IMPORT XML IF YOU WERE RUNNING v1.3.1 JUST UPLOAD FILES TO YOUR SERVER)

1.3.1 (November 20, 2012)
- Fix database error when saving application type with some punctuated admin usernames.
(NO NEED TO IMPORT XML IF YOU WERE RUNNING v1.3.0 JUST UPLOAD FILES TO YOUR SERVER)

1.3.0 (November 19, 2012) (never released on vB.org)
- Fix item selection problems with Firefox browser
(NO NEED TO IMPORT XML IF YOU WERE RUNNING v1.2.9 JUST UPLOAD FILES TO YOUR SERVER)

1.2.9 (July 30, 2012)
- Fix error when editing application types in board (was not happening in ACP edit)
(NO NEED TO IMPORT XML IF YOU WERE RUNNING v1.2.8 JUST UPLOAD application-types.php to your server)

1.2.8 (May 23, 2012)
- Improved work around for vB 4.2 bug pertaining to navigation menu items (JIRA VBIV-14959).

1.2.7 (May 21, 2012)
- Work around for vB 4.2 bug pertaining to navigation menu items (JIRA VBIV-14959).

1.2.6 (May 20, 2012) (never released on vB.org)
- Made system compatible with vB 4.2.0

1.2.5 (February 27, 2012)
- Fix IP address not being displayed when answer color option is used.
- Fix overlap of nav tab with nav menu.

1.2.4 (January 17, 2012)
- Fix URL not being parsed when answer color is defined and URL is the only thing in the answer.

1.2.3 (January 11, 2012)
- Add replacement variables to PM after submitting application.
- Add answer color option to main settings.
- Add multiple choice answers in column format option to main settings.
- Add 'All of the above' Multiple Choice question type.

1.2.2 (December 16, 2011) (NO NEED TO IMPORT XML WHEN UPGRADING FROM 1.2.1, JUST UPLOAD FILES TO SERVER)
- Fix UTF-8 character display for expected answers.
- Fix sorting problem with first application questions.

1.2.1 (December 15, 2011) (not uploaded on vBulletin.org)
- Add option to PM a member after submitting an application.
- Add numeric ordering to edit position questions in ACP ONLY. (NOTE: Numbering MUST stay as 1,2,3.. NEVER use 10, 20, 30...)

1.2.0 (December 7, 2011)
- Fix database error when single quote is used in expected responses. (NO NEED TO IMPORT XML WHEN UPGRADING FROM 1.1.9, JUST UPLOAD FILES TO SERVER)

1.1.9 (December 5, 2011) (Not uploaded on vBulletin.org)
- Fix quote character not being displayed properly in posts. (NO NEED TO IMPORT XML WHEN UPGRADING FROM 1.1.8, JUST UPLOAD FILES TO SERVER)

1.1.8 (December 2, 2011)
- Fix 'not enough posts' now displays when it should. (NO NEED TO IMPORT XML WHEN UPGRADING FROM 1.1.7, JUST UPLOAD FILES TO SERVER)

1.1.7 (November 5, 2011)
- Added single selection dropdown box for questions.

1.1.6 (October 13, 2011) (Not uploaded on vBulletin.org)
- Code enhancements for future expansion.

1.1.5 (September 4, 2011)
- Repair forum based application group type editor. (NO NEED TO IMPORT XML WHEN UPDATING FROM 1.1.4 to 1.1.5, JUST UPLOAD FILES TO SERVER - NO NEED TO UPDATE IF YOU DON'T USE THE FORUM BASED EDITOR)

1.1.4 (August 27, 2011)
- Change hard coded Yes/No answers to standard vBulletin Yes/No phrases (thanks to Ellendway for testing).

1.1.3 (August 15, 2011)
- Corrected post format problems.
- Changed human verify portion of template.
- Changed hard coded Yes/No questions to standard vBulletin Yes/No Phrases.

1.1.2 (July 30, 2011)
- Code enhancements to allow for future expansion.

1.1.1 (July 6, 2011)
- Fix human verification. (problem found while converting mod to vB 3.8.7)

1.1.0 (June 29, 2011)
- Installation script change to correct installation problem where plugin was not importing completely for some people.

1.0.9 (June 21, 2011)
- Removed odd credit line for skin.

1.0.8 (June 14, 2011)
- Changed URL parse option so URLs are now parsed in all text fields.
- Changed 'Use First Text Answer As Subject' to subject replacement variable.
- Added option to remove member name from first line of reports.
- Added option to post application reports in an existing thread.
- Moved 'Start Application' button label to advapp vBulletin Phrase.
- Moved 'I am applying for the postion of' text from template to advapp vBulletin Phrase.
- Changed template so 'Member Name' now uses advapp vBulletin Phrase.
- Changed CSS so 'Start Application' button is centered on page.
- Removed remnant heading phrase from application form template.

1.0.7 (June 8, 2011)
- Fix minor bug where multi-line text was being cut into smaller sections.
- Added option to parse URLs. (it is in the position editor)

1.0.6 (June 6, 2011)
- Added option to use first single line text answer as report subject.
- Added option to require approval of the thread created when a member submits an application.
- Added options to redirect member to different locations after submitting an application.

1.0.5 (June 4, 2011)
- Fix default questions were carrying over their display positions causing answers to record improperly.
- Added option to show applications in navbar tabs.

1.0.4 (June 1, 2011)
- Database table creation change to make it compatible with MySQL 5.5.8
(NO NEED TO UPDATE IF YOU ARE ALREADY RUNNING VERSION 1.0.3)

1.0.3 (May 23, 2011)
- Added note about default email/pm user ids to position editors.
- Added Delete All Questions to ACP question editor.
- Added the ability to use a Thread Prefix for report threads.

1.0.2 (May 20, 2011)
- Fix rewind error.

1.0.1 (May 20, 2011)
- Changed database creation method for those that might be having problems.

1.0.0 (May 20, 2011)
- Initial Release

[Alan_SP]

This is done with this mod (Advanced Application Forms), you have this option in AdminCP.

Go to Application Positions, choose position you want to have applications created in thread as new posts.

Use this options:
Report in Existing Thread set to yes
Existing Thread ID you need to have this thread already created, but this isn't problem. ThreadID is number with which vB describes thread, you can get it from link of that thread.

For example, this is link from your forum: http://www.immihelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96101

I bolded and colored thread ID. Of course, you can create any new thread and anywhere, just take thread ID and put it there.

Poster ID - You could use this, or not (I leave it at 0).

Anyway, look at instructions what every option does, it's explained in detail.

Also note that in the same time you could use more options simultaneously i.e. you could create new thread, post new post in existing thread, post PM, send e-mail... Check options and decide what suites you best.

[nhawk]

Originally Posted by Alan_SP

Ok, I got idea and checked were the problem might be.

Problem is when using color for answers (Application Answer Color). I used color red (I'm pretty sure that actual color isn't important, but just to mention it). And after that links aren't parsed. Removed color from options, links get parsed.

So, when using color, it somehow influences parsing of links.

I would look into it, but I did try both with and without the color option and it parsed both ways...

So far as the color itself, I tried #FF0000, FF0000 and the word red. All worked and all parsed the url.

EDIT: I see the problem now. If an answer color is defined and the URL is the only thing in the answer, it doesn't parse. The fix will be uploaded later today.

[Alan_SP]

You're fast, it's amazing. Really exceptional support. :up:

Sorry I forgot to mention that I was testing with only links as an answer. Needless to say, now everything works fine. :up:

[adambloch]

Hi this is a great addition to any site. I have just upgraded to the latest version and all works great... I have just two quick questions.

1 Is it possible not to show the IP address of the member in the posts? when you sumit to the thread.

2 and I know this is a bit off topic and I'm sure I'll be told that it wasn't built to do this but would you think about adding the option of having running list of user/member who have submitted in the post? A sort of tally.

Many thanks

A

[nhawk]

Originally Posted by adambloch

Hi this is a great addition to any site. I have just upgraded to the latest version and all works great... I have just two quick questions.

1 Is it possible not to show the IP address of the member in the posts? when you sumit to the thread.

ACP->Settings->Options->Application Form Settings

Set Include IP Addresses in Reports to 'No'.

Originally Posted by adambloch

2 and I know this is a bit off topic and I'm sure I'll be told that it wasn't built to do this but would you think about adding the option of having running list of user/member who have submitted in the post? A sort of tally.

Many thanks

A

I'll put it on the wish list. That doesn't mean it will ever get added, but it gives me an idea of what people want.

[TombstoneWarrior]

i can not get this aplication to show up for anything can some help me setting this up???
in the folder General Application Forms there is a upload folder i uloaded the files in that folder to the public_html on my ftp and the rest of the files i the upload folder i uploaded to there directory of there name ex admincp folder files in it i uploaded to the admincp in my ftp. what am i doing wrong and why wont this work. even setting the option to have the aplication file in the navbar but nuthing comes up when clicked on. someone help me please!!!!!!!

[nhawk]

Originally Posted by TombstoneWarrior

i can not get this aplication to show up for anything can some help me setting this up???
in the folder General Application Forms there is a upload folder i uloaded the files in that folder to the public_html on my ftp and the rest of the files i the upload folder i uploaded to there directory of there name ex admincp folder files in it i uploaded to the admincp in my ftp. what am i doing wrong and why wont this work. even setting the option to have the aplication file in the navbar but nuthing comes up when clicked on. someone help me please!!!!!!!

Be sure you have given yourself permission to view the application type and application position.

Here is a troubleshooting flowchart that might help.

[TombstoneWarrior]

Originally Posted by nhawk

Be sure you have given yourself permission to view the application type and application position.

Here is a troubleshooting flowchart that might help.

so when i upload all the files inside the upload folder to my ftp html file. i am doing this right i dont have to add the files in upload to the place on my ftp that they are named ex admincp files inside to admincp. i upload the whole folder admincp to the pubic_html. correcct? i aske this because the directions say >>> Upload the contents of the 'upload' folder to your forum's root. "my ftp public_html"

[nhawk]

Wherever your forum is located.

So if your forum is located directly in the HTML folder on your server, that would be correct.

If your forum is in a sub-folder such as HTML/forums, you would upload the files to the forums folder.

[dnk.it]

I get this warning when submit application form

Wrong datatype for second argument in [path]/application-forms.php on line 567

PHP Code:

$vbulletin->input->clean_array_gpc('p', array(
'positionapplying' => TYPE_INT,